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The hotel has uninterrupted views over the Pacific ocean with expansive lawns going right down to the water's edge. It is 10 minutes drive to Hearst Castle, the main tourist attraction, apart from the coast road and the colony of elephant seals, near San Simeon. Room charges are at the higher end for hotels of this type (US$220 per night). The ground floor king room was clean and comfortable with a small terrace overlooking the lawns and the ocean. No doubt the view is reflected in the cost of the rooms. Staff are friendly and the restaurant is very good. There is only one or two other hotel/motels in the area and the hotel restaurant is the best place to eat with good quality meals at realistic prices. Other choices tend to be limited to the fast food options. We recommend this hotel as a convenient place to stay if Hearst Castle is on your agenda. You will need to set aside a significant part of the day to do one of the castle tours.

Stayed: May 2011, travelled as a couple

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The rooms were clean and the bed was nice and comfy. The view of the ocean was great and they give you a pair of binoculars in the room. Loved the fire pits and night. The restaurant wasn't five star dining by any means, but it was fine. A very nice place to stay if you are going to see the Hearst Castle.

Stayed: September 2010, travelled as a couple

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My husband and I stayed her for six nights on our honeymoon. We had found this great hotel a year before our wedding when we were on a road trip through California and knew we would come back as soon as we were planning our honeymoon.

The beds here are extremely comfortable and the views are amazing. We booked into an oceanview room and loved having the fireplace. Everyone at the hotel is very friendly and it is clean and well kept.

We ate at the restaurant several times. There was a good variety of food, especially considering the length of time we spent in San Simeon.

While you won't be overwhelmed with things to do in San Simeon, it is a beautiful place to be if you are looking to relax. Walks down the beach and evenings either by the cliffside fires or in the hot tub were a great way to wind down. I had a massage at the Diva Day Spa in the complex next to the hotel as well - they did a great job.

While in San Simeon, I'd recommend a tour of Hearst Castle. Dinner at the Sow's Ear in Cambria was hands down the best meal of our trip and San Luis Obispo is not too far for a day trip if you wanted to catch a movie and do some shopping.

Stayed: October 2010, travelled as a couple

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We had an ocean front room with a fireplace. There is a large grass area between our room and the cliff over the beach. We were able to watch many wind surfers. The onsite restaurant is pleasant and reasonably priced. Room service is the same price as the restaurant. We also arranged our tickets to San Simeon through the hotel. Even though this is a pet friendly hotel, there was no evidence in the our room or outside either.

Stayed: April 2011, travelled as a couple

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We stayed here as a birthday weekend. Rented one of the oceanfront rooms with the fireplace. The weather was perfect, the waves rock you to sleep at night, all the staff was pleasant. San Simeon is a jewel just south of Big Sur, and the Best Western is the only hotel right on the beach in town. The water is cold, but the surf is beautiful. Park the car and everything you need is right there. Good restraunt and reasonable prices. There are great walks you can take on the beach, ride bikes on Coast Hwy, visit Cambria and the winery's in the area. Check out the one in Harmony. We live in Southern California and this hotel is one of our favorite weekend getaways.

Stayed: July 2011, travelled as a couple

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My wife and I took a California vacation road trip in June, from San Diego, up the coast to Oregon, across to Susanville, and down to Yosemite We stayed in a different place every night for 2 weeks, and this hotel was our favorite. The staff was very knowledgeable and professional. The room was jaw dropping. Very spacious. It had an ocean view, a fireplace,the largest king bed we'd ever seen, mini bar and white fluffy robes. We felt like we were in New York City. The adjoining restaurant was very reasonably priced, great food and large portions. Although it was too cold to enjoy the ocean, it was still one of the best choices we made.This should be the model for all hotels everywhere.Being from Ohio, we'll probably never get there again, but if by chance we do, there is no doubt where we'll we'll stay. Be sure and stay here.

Room Tip: We asked for an ocean view room, and that's exactly what we got.

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Stayed: June 2011, travelled as a couple

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Full-service hotel, the only oceanfront resort property in San Simeon, situated 3 miles south of Hearst Castle....more less

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